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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.65, 1,327.64 and 625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.65, 1,327.64 and 625.23 is: 936.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.65 : 1,327.64 = 625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.65/1,327.64 = 625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.65x = 1,327.64 × 625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.65x = 830,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,080.36/886.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.20

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